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Making Space with Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb, TODAY
Mental Health
Resilience
Parenting
Personal Growth
Motherhood
Grief
Family
Happiness
Self-Discovery
Cancer
Health
Spirituality
Faith
Multiple Sclerosis
Anxiety
Entrepreneurship
Self-Care
Friendship
Aging
Music Industry

Life gets busy. Making Space invites you to slow down. Join Hoda Kotb for heartfelt conversations with remarkable people who have found strength through life’s challenges. Explore stories of resilience, hope, and humanity from guests like Savannah Guthrie, Taraji P. Henson, Dwyane Wade, Maria Shriver and more. Tune in weekly for interviews that offer fresh perspective, meaningful connection, and a... more

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Hoda Kotb
Host of Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Dylan Dreyer
Host of The Parent Chat segment within episodes; co-hosting and moderating conversations

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.4k ratings
  • The One!

    This is the podcast you’ve been missing and need to hear. Hoda does a wonderful job of finding the right guests and asking questions that will resonate with you. You will be inspired, laugh, cry… you need Hoda in your playlist! Thank you, Hoda and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCRiHo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Love

    I found you finally, I am retired now and this is part of my morning routine

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dlr1960
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiring practical life advice.

    Hoda and her guests do an amazing job!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CamBot8642
    United States3 months ago
  • Naomi!

    I really enjoyed this. She’s amazing, and so is Hoda. The interview was a lovely dialogue and I’m appreciative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JKRON2
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you, Hoda!

    I have throughly enjoyed all your podcasts for a variety of reasons, but listening to you and Bette Midler, I was beside myself with joy. You brought out the Bette I’ve always wanted to know; smart, sassy and real. I admire both of you for the same quality, authenticity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bexter79
    United States3 months ago

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Episodes are seen as practical, with takeaways that listeners apply in daily life.
Guests are described as insightful, well-prepared, and the conversations feel authentic and uplifting.
Listeners praise the host's warmth, empathy, and engaging interview style.
The show is appreciated for its supportive tone and relatable discussions about resilience and growth.

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Mariska Hargitay On Facing Fear, Uncovering Family Truths, And Finding Inspiration In The Knicks
Q: What prompted you to share your family secrets now, and how did the process affect you?
She felt ready and empowered after years of therapy and reflection, realizing that honesty and authenticity could free her from shame and deepen her connections with others.
Mariska Hargitay On Facing Fear, Uncovering Family Truths, And Finding Inspiration In The Knicks
Q: Tell me what it's like to do something like that for the very first time. Stepping on the Broadway stage.
It was terrifying, but she leaned into fear, prepared as best as she could, and found energy and joy in the process, discovering that doing hard things can be profoundly rewarding.
Suzy Welch on Finding Your Purpose (April 2025)
Q: How do you determine your values and aptitudes to map out your purpose?
Identify core values first, then assess eight cognitive aptitudes and personality traits, and finally evaluate how they intersect with your interests to find what feels purposeful.
Suzy Welch on Finding Your Purpose (April 2025)
Q: What are the four dynamics that keep us from living our purpose?
They are expediency, events, economic security, and expectations, which pull us away unless we actively fight for our purpose.
Entrepreneur Emma Grede On Being "Self-Made" And Building Iconic Brands (May 2025)
Q: When did you step from employee to entrepreneur, and what motivated that leap?
Grede talks about leaving a stable job in her mid-20s after recognizing she could be more effective by combining business acumen with creative leverage, then building and eventually selling a previous agency to fund her next ventures.

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This show features intimate conversations with high-profile figures, authors, athletes, actors, and leaders who share personal journeys toward resilience, purpose, and growth. Episodes center on life after fame or public success, mental health, parenting, entrepreneurship, creativity, aging, and living with purpose, often blending practical takeaways with candid storytelling. Noteworthy are deep-dive chats that mix vulnerability with actionable insights, inviting listeners to reflect on relationships, self-care, and pursuing meaningful life design. The format tends to be warm, encouraging, and solution-focused, making it useful for audiences seeking inspiration, concrete life tips, and a human-centered view of success.

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2. Laverne Cox
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4. Mark Nepo
5. Esther Perel
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7. Kennedy Ryan
8. Carley Fortune

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